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150-year-old platypus and echidna specimens discovered which prove some mammals lay eggs

The specimens, collected by scientist William Caldwell, have been discovered at Cambridge’s University Museum of Zoology.

Only remaining Victor aircraft of its kind to go on display at IWM Duxford

The Handley Page Victor XH648, an historic jet-powered strategic bomber, has undergone a five-year restoration.

Cambridge Festival: What’s on for children and families this Easter

The Cambridge Festival is launching this week and there are dozens of events over the holidays.

In pictures: David Hockney exhibition opens in Cambridge

Many of his works are being seen in the UK for the first time, including a self-portrait painted in 2021.

Fun for all the family at the Cambridge Festival

The full programme launched last Monday (February 28) and bookings are now open.

Cambridge Festival launches programme for 2022

Choose from more than 350 free events for all the family at the city's biggest festival.

Cambridge Museum of Technology relights the fire

The fire has been lit for the first time in eight years in a historic refurbished boiler at the site.

Where to enjoy the snowdrops in and around Cambridgeshire

It’s peak snowdrop season this month and there are several places in Cambridgeshire to enjoy a sumptuous display of the flowers.

Our pick of the events at Cambridge’s Twilight at the Museums

This half-term the University of Cambridge’s museums have put together a host of activities children can try out at home.

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei to launch exhibition at Kettle's Yard

Ai Weiwei, who lives part of the year in Cambridge, will reflect upon the liberty in the West – in contrast to China and other authoritarian regimes

Legend of the Samurai revealed in Cambridge exhibition

Cambridge University Library reveals the secrets of the Samurai through its collection of thousands of Japanese objects

Why you’ll hear the voice of Cambridgeshire’s Ben McAuley everywhere

Meet the man you’ve probably heard, even if you‘ve not heard of him.

Whipple Museum Cambridge now home to a prototype navigation computer from 1935

The computer was Henry Hughes & Son’s attempt to win the race between companies to perfect the instrument.

Tune in to new radio exhibition at the Cambridge Museum of Technology

The museum is to stage a temporary exhibition to commemorate the centenary of Pye radios and the BBC starting later this year.

Museum of Cambridge exhibition highlights how Christmas celebrations have changed over time

Featuring objects hidden away in the museum’s stores, Celebrating Together runs until Monday, January 10.

Prehistoric monster from the deep discovered on Cambridgeshire farmland - and it could be a new species

Paleontologist Jamie Jordan was alerted by a metal detectorist.

Anonymous donor brings 18th-century portrait home to Wimpole

A secret investor has allowed the National Trust to buy an important 18th-century portrait just days before it was due to be sold at auction.

Boat Race trophies go on display at Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge

The five items will be on display until next March

20 quirky places to visit in South Cambridgeshire

Stuck for a day out and hoping to discover something new? A new tourist website is encouraging locals to try out some hidden gems.

9/11 artefacts on display at IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire

They include a large piece of twisted and rusted steelwork from the collapsed World Trade Center.

Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go on display at Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge

Golden artefacts unearthed from ancient burial mounds built by Saka warrior people in Kazakhstan will go on display next month.

Museums

150-year-old platypus and echidna specimens discovered which prove some mammals lay eggs

Only remaining Victor aircraft of its kind to go on display at IWM Duxford

Only remaining Victor aircraft of its kind to go on display at IWM Duxford

Cambridge Festival: What’s on for children and families this Easter

Cambridge Festival: What’s on for children and families this Easter

In pictures: David Hockney exhibition opens in Cambridge

In pictures: David Hockney exhibition opens in Cambridge

Fun for all the family at the Cambridge Festival

Fun for all the family at the Cambridge Festival

Cambridge Festival launches programme for 2022

Cambridge Festival launches programme for 2022

Cambridge Museum of Technology relights the fire

Cambridge Museum of Technology relights the fire

Where to enjoy the snowdrops in and around Cambridgeshire

Where to enjoy the snowdrops in and around Cambridgeshire

Our pick of the events at Cambridge’s Twilight at the Museums

Our pick of the events at Cambridge’s Twilight at the Museums

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei to launch exhibition at Kettle's Yard

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei to launch exhibition at Kettle's Yard

Legend of the Samurai revealed in Cambridge exhibition

Legend of the Samurai revealed in Cambridge exhibition

Why you’ll hear the voice of Cambridgeshire’s Ben McAuley everywhere

Why you’ll hear the voice of Cambridgeshire’s Ben McAuley everywhere

Whipple Museum Cambridge now home to a prototype navigation computer from 1935

Whipple Museum Cambridge now home to a prototype navigation computer from 1935

Tune in to new radio exhibition at the Cambridge Museum of Technology

Tune in to new radio exhibition at the Cambridge Museum of Technology

Museum of Cambridge exhibition highlights how Christmas celebrations have changed over time

Museum of Cambridge exhibition highlights how Christmas celebrations have changed over time

Prehistoric monster from the deep discovered on Cambridgeshire farmland - and it could be a new species

Prehistoric monster from the deep discovered on Cambridgeshire farmland - and it could be a new species

Anonymous donor brings 18th-century portrait home to Wimpole

Anonymous donor brings 18th-century portrait home to Wimpole

Boat Race trophies go on display at Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge

Boat Race trophies go on display at Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge

20 quirky places to visit in South Cambridgeshire

20 quirky places to visit in South Cambridgeshire

9/11 artefacts on display at IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire

9/11 artefacts on display at IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire

Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go on display at Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge

Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go on display at Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge

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